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Jamesville-DeWitt UPK registration process to begin in January

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District offers a full day UPK program for four-year-old children residing in the district. There is no cost to attend this program. Costs associated with the program will be covered by funds allocated to the district via New York State Preschool funding.  The program follows a separate registration process from grades …

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2024 capital project: what’s next?

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District partnered with Ashley-McGraw Architects to identify needs across all school buildings and grounds. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt voters approved the $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase. The capital project will: Enhance safety and security. Elevate athletic and physical education spaces. Meet elementary and UPK playground guidelines. …

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Jamesville-DeWitt voters approve $34.5 million capital project

On Dec. 17, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase by a tally of 231 yes votes to 48 no votes. The project will be financed through a combination of retiring debt along with funds set aside in a capital reserve ($1 million). The district …

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High school musical tickets are on sale for annual show

Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s annual musical in February is sure to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This year’s musical, “Mary Poppins,” is a family friendly show appropriate for kids of all ages. The mysterious and practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the unruly Banks children and their parents the importance …

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J-DHS hosts 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition

The Jamesville-DeWitt High School English Department recently held the 2024 Shakespeare Monologue Competition.  Congratulations to the winners and all of the participants: Alex Parratt (First Place) Jenna Abdel-Aziz (Second Place) Francesca Smith (Third Place) Peter Drew (Participant) Lindsay Gaines (Participant) Clara Haegawa (Participant) Alex will represent J-DHS at the English-Speaking Union Syracuse Branch contest held …

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District to hold $34.5 million capital project vote on Tuesday, Dec. 17

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to vote on a $34.5 million capital project with no additional taxpayer increase. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at J-D High School’s main gymnasium.  If approved by voters, the capital project would: Enhance safety and security. Elevate …

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Board selects OCM BOCES consultant to help conduct confidential Superintendent search

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education has appointed OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed.D., to assist and advise the board during the upcoming Superintendent search. The decision was approved during the board’s meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. The board also considered private and national search firms. Dr. Cook has helped a …

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J-D will take part in Onondaga County school bus stop-arm camera pilot program

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is among six local school districts that will receive school bus stop-arm cameras at no cost to the district. It’s part of a pilot program approved by Onondaga County lawmakers to catch and fine drivers who pass buses while they are stopped with lights flashing. Verra Mobility, a private company …

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REMINDER: J-D to host public informational meeting on 2024 capital project

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District residents can learn more about the $34.5 million capital project proposition with no additional taxpayer increase at a public informational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. You can attend in-person at the District Office or watch via Zoom. The 2024 capital project would be financed through a combination of retiring debt along …

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